Sentences with phrase «of coastal winds»

The state is ideal for the offshore wind energy industry — both power generation and manufacturing of windmills — because of its coastal winds and its location in the middle of the East Coast metropolis, he said.

In particular, it shows that it is the action of coastal winds that regulates surface temperature variations off Peru, on timescales of around two months.

Not exact matches

As gusts of 40 and 50 mph wind dumped inches of snow and sleet on coastal cities, companies that manufacture plows, blowers and salt spreaders prepared for a much - needed sales boost.

The National Weather Service has warned of the storm's intensity and strong, damaging winds that can result in downed trees, power outages, and coastal flooding.

When Hurricane Irma was advancing toward Florida in early September, weather officials were looking at a very scary scenario: an extremely powerful Category 4 or 5 storm hitting with 150 mph winds, flooding rains, and up to 15 feet of storm surge for coastal cities like Miami and Tampa.

Granted, the salting process in your home kitchen isn't nearly as picturesque as the traditional method of salting and hanging fish on wooden scaffolding or spreading it on rocks to dry in the wind and sun on the cliffs of a beautiful coastal fishing village in Portugal, Italy or Southern France.

Not yet designated as an official American Viticultural Area (AVA or appellation), the Petaluma Gap is a coastal mountain opening that stretches east from the Pacific Ocean, letting the wind race through the town of Petaluma and then roar south to San Pablo Bay.

The master plan foresees three distinct coastal geographies serving the new offshore wind industry — New York Harbor, the Hudson River and the coast of Long Island.

With the release of its master plan for offshore wind energy, New York State is doubling down on its commitment to renewable energy at a time when the Trump administration is moving to allow coastal drilling for oil and gas.

High winds, dangerous rip currents and potential coastal flooding could turn parts of Long Island into a soggy and treacherous mess as the area braces for a glancing but powerful blow from Hurricane Jose — one of two strong tropical storms on the National Hurricane Center's watch list.

As Hurricane Sandy continues to threaten much of New York State with high winds, heavy rains, flooding, coastal surges and

Based on research led by University of Cincinnati geologist Eva Enkelmann in the St. Elias Mountain Range — located along the Pacific coastal region of North America — the way a mountain range moves and behaves topographically can also change and create its local climate by redirecting wind and precipitation.

Pushed by the natural motion of wind and ocean currents — often over long distances — the litter is present in oceans worldwide, as well as in sea floor sediment and coastal sands.

Unexpectedly, this more detailed approach suggests changes in Antarctic coastal winds due to climate change and their impact on coastal currents could be even more important on melting of the ice shelves than the broader warming of the ocean.

DESERTEC would place dozens of concentrated solar thermal power plants in uninhabited areas as well as wind turbines in coastal locations and scattered photovoltaic installations throughout Europe.

Following Hurricane Katrina, coastal Baldwin County, Ala., adopted new codes that required four different levels of wind durability based on proximity to the coast, the Associated Press reported.

Offshore wind parks can get much closer to some of these coastal cities without having to run long transmission lines over rocky terrain and through urban areas.

«Once the oil, because of high tides or high winds, gets into the coastal wetland, it gets trapped in the sediment,» notes Héctor M. Guzmán of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama, who studied the effects of the 1986 spill off Panama.

Evacuations ordered in New York City New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo suspended all subway, rail and bus service in the city yesterday starting at 7 p.m., as the downstate region braced for the prospect of mass water intrusion into underground transit, high winds and dangerous coastal flooding.

Far - flung coastal communities accustomed to the Pacific Ocean's mighty onslaughts were flattened by Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most intense storms currently on record, with sustained winds ripping through their streets at around 320 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 370 kph.

He said: «The combination of spring tides, strong winds and high waves can be extremely threatening to coastal areas.

Today, the rock formations cut across about 2,000 feet of Permian deposits: they consist of beautifully exposed wind - deposited (eolian) and coastal deposits.

A deep low centered over South Texas has dumped substantial rainfall over portions of Texas and Louisiana, while generating prolonged onshore winds and storm surge that has led to minor coastal flooding.

The winds drove westward Ekman transport, which induced a geostrophic northward coastal current (20 cm / s) off the western coast of Wilhelmina Bay and upwelling at its southern and eastern margins.

Greenhouse gas, upwelling - favorable winds, and the future of coastal ocean upwelling ecosystems.

They knew that as soon as Irma passed the coast and the winds switched directions, all of the water slurped out of the coastal zones would be forced back into the bays — and then some.

This relatively sudden rise of normal sea level occurs when storm winds and tides combine to transport large volumes of water to coastal areas.

This means that the system is not producing a wide enough coverage of strong winds to generate substantial coastal flooding.

Hi Rena, that feeling reminds me of several coastal roads very narrow, winding, some can be avoided by taking highways, but others need to pass so close to the cliff that fear can make you do something stupid....

We did a shorter hike called Gorham Mountain Trail which wound up one of the smaller mountains and provided some incredible coastal views.

Oliver Platt carries the whole show in the little - seen Funny Bones (1995), wherein he portrays a failed standup comic (the son of Jerry Lewis and Leslie Caron) who licks his wounds in a rundown British coastal town.

Our first impression of Audi's latest TT was formed while behind the wheel of the Roadster, navigating a winding coastal road near the San Francisco airport.

In our week with the car, we drove it more than 600 miles in mainly freeway driving and through the winding coastal roads of Northern California.

Most carriers don't want to write wind coverage in Corpus Christi because of the coastal exposure and the obvious risk.

In certain coastal parts of Texas, it can be difficult to find Texas renters insurance with wind coverage.

With national and local computer models forecasting a major winter storm — including heavy snow, strong winds and coastal flooding — for Long Island this coming weekend, Central Veterinary Associates (CVA) is reminding pet owners that freezing temperatures and blustery weather can have an adverse effect on the well - being of their animal.

Grab a pair of binoculars and head to the following hot spots: Boyes Drive, which winds up above Muizenberg and Kalk Bay; Fish Hoek — a great place to spot the whales along Jager's Walk; Chapman's Peak Drive is worth driving without the promise of whales, but there is a good chance that you will spot them above Hout Bay; drive the coastal road from Fish Hoek to Simon's Town and beyond, in particular look out between Boulders and Smitswinkelbaai.

Enjoy magnificent views of breaking waves and spectacular African sunsets over the ocean, while relaxing with a glass of wine in front of the cozy log fire — or stroll along the coastal path that winds its way between fynbos, rocks and tidal pools.

It's great fun winding around the coastal roads, or heading inland to explore the rugged hills, populated with old castles, churches, dovecoats, windmills and some of the prettiest villages in Greece.

Next day, I drive east, taking a winding coastal road through olive groves, passing abandoned farm buildings and tomato greenhouses, in various stages of decay.

Visiting the island of Zante can lead you drive along the winding coastal cliffs, sample locally grown olives and relax in the beautiful natural landscapes.

For hundreds of thousands of years, the coastal bluffs at Fort Funston have faced off against the Pacific Ocean, prevailing winds cleaving off inches of sandstone each winter.

Every s - bend of the 9 km rocky coastal winding road brings another legendary view.

When you wander up the R27 coastal road that winds up the West Coast of South Africa, you pass through towns and villages that make you think you have somehow stepped back in time.

Only six years later, Hurricane Hattie struck the central coastal area of the country, with winds in excess of 300 kilometers per hour and four - meter storm tides.

With strong trade winds almost every day of the year, Bonaire sailing will provide an unbelievable array of views as you enjoy your evening or go out into the areas beautiful coastal waters to...

Kingston offers safe sandy beaches for sailing and wind surfing, airstrip, tennis courts, magnificent 18 hole golf course and is only a short drive from the thriving fishing port of Cape Jaffa, wineries and the coastal resort town of Robe.

A Santa Ana fog is a derivative phenomenon in which a ground fog settles in coastal Southern California at the end of a Santa Ana wind episode.

The coastal course that offers up breath - taking views of the Indian Ocean and notably, Nahoon Reef, a world famous surf break is also subject to the prevailing winds which add to the challenge.

You may well feel your heartbeat slow as soon as you pull off the highway and onto the winding streets of our small coastal enclave.